Hemp Milk

Dairy-free | Gluten-free | Sugar-free | Vegan friendly 

Makes 500 ml or 17 oz 

Why it’s delicious

Hemp seeds are a nutty nutritious seed harvested from the Cannabis sativa plant and are one of the fastest-growing and most sustainable plants being commercially grown throughout the world. 

The seeds are great in salads and bread, but they also can simply and very deliciously be turned into a milky liquid that is suitable for use in dishes where you might normally use almond, macadamia or other plant-based milk. 

Health benefits of hemp milk

• More calcium than cows milk
• Lactose, soy and dairy free
• Plant based milk that is perfect for vegans
• Has more protein than other plant based milks with the protein easily absorbed by the body
• Has lots of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids which are the GOOD fats
• Contains ALL the essential amino acids that we need from food
• Hemp milk is a complete protein

You can use hemp milk in coffee and baristas love it for latte art as it has a great texture when heated. You can make hemp milkshakes, use it in smoothies or drink it on its own with a little vanilla and sweetness from inulin or fibre syrup. You can use it in curries or soups and use it as a base for hot chocolate.

Helpful hints and tips

You can purchase hemp seeds, also known as hemp hearts, from the health aisle of a good supermarket or from your health food store. They may also be called hemp seeds- hulled, so keep an eye out for all those names. 

Ingredients

• 50 g (1.7 oz) hemp seeds/hearts 
• 500 ml (17 fl oz) filtered water

Method

1. Add the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until milky. Depending on the speed and strength of your blender, this could take between 30-90 seconds. 
2. For smooth milk, strain the liquid to remove the seeds, or you can leave it as is for nutter milk. 
3. Store in a clean glass bottle in the fridge for up to 1 week and shake well before using.